Afag 50494738, Operating And Installation Instructions

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- Parts storage for sorting and feeding devices,
- Equipping packaging systems,
- Equipping scales and counting devices,
- Dispensed parts provisioning, at manual workplaces as well,
- Can be used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Notes on the functional set-
up can be found in chapter 3 “Main Components”
WARNING
After integrating the belt hopper into a complex machine, all re-
quirements as defined in the EC Machinery Directive relating to oc-
cupational health and safety must be met.
Intended use also includes:
- Observing all instructions in the operating manual
- Compliance with the inspection and maintenance tasks.
- Adhering to the general and specific safety instructions in this operating manual as
well as all relevant accident prevention regulations.
In this regard, also refer to the General Terms and Conditions.
1.5 Improper use
Improper use, which may put the belt hopper, the user and third parties at risk, include inter alia:
Use of the belt hopper in any way contrary to its intended use (Chapter 1.3.1), in particular with respect
to:
Equipping the belt hopper with product parts in any form other than specified for the belt hopper. Equip-
ping the belt hopper with parts tainted with oil, grease or any other coating.
Use of unskilled personnel. See chapter 2 “Safety”.
Operating the belt hopper contrary to the specifications provided in the operating instructions with re-
spect to: Safety, transport, installation, use and operation, settings, repairs and maintenance. No safety
and protective devices may be bypassed or put out of service. Work on the belt hopper may only be
performed by professionally skilled and instructed personnel.
Operating the belt hopper if it is defective / has technical defects: such as missing safety devices, prod-
uct parts are defective or damaged.
Operating the belt hopper if there are organizational deficiencies: for example if inadequate operating
personnel are employed, unsuitable work procedures are being applied.
Repairs, cleaning or maintenance work without first securing or switching off the belt hopper.
WARNING
NOTE
Any further use or structural modification is deemed improper and
renders the warranty void.